driver retention
Pandemic Forces Some Fleets to Furlough Drivers, but Others Have Been Quick to Hire Them
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As the coronavirus pandemic took hold, it disrupted freight demand in many segments of the economy, forcing some carriers to furlough drivers while others were quick to hire those furloughed drivers as a way to swiftly onboard experienced commercial vehicle operators.
July 27, 2020Fleets Should Make Career Opportunities Known to Prospective Hires, Survey Reveals
Steve Sichterman of Conversion Interactive Agency (from left), Bob Costello, Bruce Evans and Priscilla Peters. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Fleets should include information on career path opportunities in their messages to prospective hires, according to data from Conversion Interactive Agency, an advertising firm that specializes in recruitment.
February 21, 2020Roehl’s Tim Norlin Wins Transport Topics Recruiter Award
Transport Topics Publisher Sue Hensley presents the Recruiting Professional of the Year award to Tim Norlin, vice president of driver employment at Roehl Transport. (Seth Clevenger/Transport Topics)
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tim Norlin, vice president of driver employment at Roehl Transport, was named the Transport Topics Recruiting Professional of the Year on Feb. 21.
February 21, 2020Experts: Fleets Can Boost Recruiting by Supporting Student Drivers, Veterans
Don Lefeve (from left), Tim Norlin and Randy Dye talked about ways fleets can attract and support entry-level drivers and veterans. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Truck driving students and military veterans are two key pipelines for bolstering the industry’s driver workforce, but fleets must take proper steps to effectively attract and support them, experts said.
February 21, 2020Truck Drivers Say Good Recruiting Starts With Realistic, Honest Approach
Left to right: Truck drivers Daniel Walton, Robert Sitarski and Rick Tetreault offer advice to recruiters. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Professional truck drivers advised recruiters to be realistic and honest as they develop relationships with prospective hires.
February 20, 2020First Impressions, Earning Drivers’ Trust Key to Recruiting, Expert Says
Scott Dismuke by John Sommers II for Transport Topics
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The condition of the truck a new hire is assigned to makes an important impression on that driver, according to Scott Dismuke, director of agents for the Professional Driver Agency.
February 20, 2020Stay Metrics Identifies Why Drivers Leave So Soon
John Sommers II for Transport Topics
Recent research concluded about one-third of newly hired drivers at a broad range of motor carriers failed to last 90 days, but experts agreed carriers could help stem the costly turnover.
October 7, 2019Truckers With Their Furry Friends
Lots of trucking companies allow their drivers to take a pet on the road with them. Here are some photos with truckers and their dogs to brighten your day.
August 1, 2019Pets Can Help Fleet Recruitment Efforts and Boost Driver Satisfaction
Roadmaster driver Melissa Metcalfe with one of the two dogs who travel with her. (Courtesy Melissa Metcalfe)
Many carriers allow truck drivers to bring along a cat or dog as a companion. For fleets, the benefits seem to outweigh the costs.
July 29, 20193 Ways to Manage the Driver Shortage
In this whitepaper, we provide actionable insights into how you can expand your driver recruitment pool, shorten the onboarding process to ensure your drivers make it to orientation, and identify and retain your best drivers for years to come.
July 6, 2019